Floral hair pieces, fascinators and accessories
I was delighted when a package arrived from Rockaflower for me to review - look at these beautiful flowers and accessories!
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| My package of beautiful accessories from Rockaflower |
One of the reasons that I love supporting small businesses is that I like hearing the stories of the people who create them. Why did they start? Where did the idea came from? What motivates them? Knowing WHO made them makes wearing anything handmade much more personal, especially when it's obvious that a lot of thought, time and love went into making every piece.
Lesley Hughes started making floral hair pieces and fascinators as a creative outlet and to allow her some calm time while suffering from severe postnatal depression. Lesley talks openly about having PND and as it is a subject close to my own heart, I absolutely admire her openness and honesty, it's like a breath of fresh air.
What started as a hobby recently turned into a business and Rockaflower will soon have its own Etsy shop. Lesley's stunning accessories are stocked at Vintage Victory Rollers salon in Swindon. Lesley will also be bringing her creations to Wed Fest in Bath next month as well as various other festivals and events - check out Rockaflower's Facebook page for up-to-date info.
So - onto the accessories. They were all individually packaged in little bags, filled with colourful stars!
First, I took this pretty little mermaid for a test drive! This sparkling, shimmering beauty is just perfect. She's very glittery, a great size and beautifully made. The mermaid brooch retails at £5 which is a ridiculously cheap price for something so pretty! I really love this brooch!
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| Mermaid Brooch |
Next up are the cutest, sweetest little rose earrings. They're a lovely peach colour with lots of glitter. The little petals are so intricate, these really are lovely little delicate earrings. They're very comfortable to wear and are priced at only £3!
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| Glittery rose earrings |
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| Wearing the fascinator and earrings - feeling like Spring! |
This fascinator is absolutely perfect for Spring. It has one of my favourite flowers on - a big yellow daffodil. There are actually eleven flowers on this fascinator, the detail is incredible! Although it's big, it's comfortable to wear and stays in place with just one alligator clip. It will be in my hair A LOT during Spring and Summer. It's the perfect piece for weddings, although if you have a wedding coming up and fancy something different, Lesley makes bespoke pieces - "Small or large, subtle or loud, contact me to bring your ideas to life!" This one retails at £7, prices vary between £4 - £25 depending on size, combinations, etc.
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| Lots of detail, sooo many flowers! |
Lastly we have this stunning orchid hair piece with a pearl at the centre. This is so light and easy to wear. This orchid looks very delicate but it's so well made and can withstand even the windy Edinburgh weather! This beauty costs only £4 - an absolute steal!
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| Orchid hair clip with pearl in the centre |
Until the Rockaflower Etsy shop opens, you can contact Lesley on her Facebook page (link above) and also follow her on Instagram http://www.pictaram.com/user/rockaflower_lesleyhughes/4035986602
I am a huge fan of Rockaflower and will definately order a bespoke fascinator or two and maybe more flower earrings. And a mermaid in another colour. And did I see cupcake brooches...????
And as someone who is openly and honestly sharing the story of her struggle with postnatal depression, raising awareness and fighting back against the stigma that surrounds mental health issues - I'm a pretty big fan of Lesley's too.
Laura Dolly Cupcake xxx
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